Bartlett, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bartlett, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bartlett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 64 days in the Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Bartlett, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 64 | Jul 2024 | Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death · $22 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Aug 3, 1997 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Feb 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $1.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Apr 19, 1996 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Mar 17, 2019 · $21 million damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bartlett get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Bartlett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood 3Sw weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bartlett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 42 miles northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bartlett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 42 mi northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 133 mi south | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Bartlett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bartlett, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 542 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 27, 1967.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Bartlett's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Bartlett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bartlett, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 42 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bartlett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bartlett the lowest scan from KOAX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bartlett free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Bartlett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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